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Chelsea technical director Michael Emenalosaid Rudiger - who has been capped 17 times since making his debut in 2014 - possessed the qualities to blossom in the Premier League.

The German worldwide is a versatile defender, able to play as a center-back and right-back easily, and this is something that attracts a club that prioritizes a 3-4-3 system.

It is no secret that Antonio Conte has been looking to strengthen his defensive options this transfer period with a number of star names, such as Leonardo Bonucci, being linked to the Premier League club.

Rudiger will join David Luiz, Gary Cahill and Cesar Azpilicueta as the team's senior centre-halves, with Juventus wing-back Alex Sandro - who is priced at £60 million - also targeted to provide competition to Marcos Alonso.

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